Calgary Pools Struggle Under Heat and Growth | Calgary News

Calgary’s beloved outdoor pools are drowning in demand as the city swells by 20% in five years, straining aging facilities built in the 70s. With capacity limits and timed slots now the norm, locals are booking swim spots weeks in advance. COSPA’s creative fixes—like extending seasons and keeping pandemic-era entry systems—help ease the crush, but new pools remain out of reach due to soaring costs. Meanwhile, just north, Airdrie’s first outdoor pool hints at a broader trend: more recreational spaces are coming as Calgary’s neighborhoods expand. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b3d97fb59992764